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Feature|Articles|August 13, 2026
- Pharmaceutical Executive: August 2026
- Volume 46
- Issue 6
2026 Emerging Pharma Leaders
Author(s)Mike Hollan
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From guiding pursuits in artificial intelligence and R&D to scientific marketing and company building, meet Pharm Exec’s new slate of select rising leaders who are helping to shape the next generation of biopharma innovation.
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* These five selections were chosen from a pool of nominations evaluated by the Pharmaceutical Executive Editorial staff. Selections were based on a number of criteria and review of professional accomplishments and progression of responsibilities in line with those executives inhabiting key “C-suite” functions.
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